Transcription of Basic life support - ALSG
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Basic life support 21 CHAPTER 4 Basic life support LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this chapter, you will learn: How to assess the collapsed patient and perform Basic life support INTRODUCTION Paediatric Basic life support (BLS) is not simply a scaled-down version of that provided for adults, although, where possible, guidelines are the same for all ages to aid teaching and retention. Some of the techniques employed need to be varied according to the size of the child. A somewhat arti/cial line is generally drawn between infants (less than 1 year old) and children (between one year and puberty), and this chapter follows that approach.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT 24 Attempts to improve a partially maintained airway in an environment where immediate advanced support is not available can be dangerous, because total obstruction may occur.
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